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STEVE VAI: 'JASON BECKER Continues To Innovate And Inspire In Meaningful Ways'

Steve Vai has commented on his involvement with "Some Assembly Required", a collaboration project conceptualized by ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss and her fiancé, manager and drummer Josh Villalta, combining some of the top guitarists in the world to do something incredibly special in tribute t...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA's SAM BETTLEY On BEN BRUCE's Departure: 'There's No Bad Blood There'

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, ASKING ALEXANDRIA bassist Sam Bettley was asked about the recent departure of the band's founding guitarist Ben Bruce. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's the thing: we're all brothers, and we've been brothers since, it's been 15 years n...

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GUS G. On Being Approached To Audition For MEGADETH: 'That Was A Discussion That Basically Didn't Go Anywhere'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who spent eight years as a hired gun in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band, confirmed that he was approached about auditioning for MEGADETH in late 2014. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "What happened was [then-MEGADETH bassi...

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JASON BECKER Shares 'Some Assembly Required' Video Feat. NITA STRAUSS, STEVE VAI, ZAKK WYLDE And Other Top Guitarists

"Some Assembly Required" is a collaboration project conceptualized by ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss and her fiancé, manager and drummer Josh Villalta, combining some of the top guitarists in the world to do something incredibly special in tribute to this once-in-a-lifetime musician — Jason Bec...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Is The 'Right' Guitarist For MEGADETH

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's new guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari. The 37-year-old Finnish musician stepped in last September for MEGADETH's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier that month that he would sit out the next...

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ROBERT PLANT Says He Will 'Probably' Never Sing LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Again

In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Robert Plant spoke about his performance of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway To Heaven" last October during a charity concert for The Cancer Platform at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, organized by DURAN DURAN's Andy Taylor. It marked Robert's first t...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Shoots Down Rumor MARTY FRIEDMAN Will Play With MEGADETH In Argentina: 'That's Not Going To Happen'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has shot down a rumor that Marty Friedman will join the band on stage in Argentina this spring. MEGADETH will play three shows at the 15,000-capacity Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina in April, just days before the band's ex-guitarist is scheduled to perform a solo c...

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Opens Up About Personal 'Sacrifice' His Family Made During Band's Formative Years

In a new appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) spoke about the personal sacrifices he and his family had to make during the band's formative years. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MIKE PORTNOY Performing RUSH's 'YYZ' At 'Bubba Bash 2024'

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says He Kept His Involvement With KERRY KING's New Band A Secret For Four And A Half Years

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel says that he has kept his involvement with Kerry King's new eponymously named solo band a secret for the past four and a half years. Less than a week ago, it was announced that the SLAYER guitarist's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", will b...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Joins 'G3' Guitarists JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI On Stage To Perform 'Foxy Lady'

Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, joined the 2024 lineup of "G3" — Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai — on stage last night (Friday, February 9) at Orpheum in Los Angeles, California on to perform a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Foxy Lady". Fan-filmed video of h...

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JOHN BONHAM's Grandson JAGER HENRY Releases New Single 'Bleed'

Jager Henry Bonham, the grandson of iconic LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham and son of Jason Bonham, has released the official Abraham Rasmussen-directed music video for his new single, "Bleed". This song is the first piece of the puzzle for an EP dropping soon. Jager Henry commented: "The single is...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Collaborates With HYPE WILLIAMS On 'This Is The Way (Featuring DMX)' Music Video

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has pushed back the release date of the digital deluxe edition of "AfterLife", the band's critically acclaimed ninth studio album, to April 5 from the previously announced February 9 via Better Noise Music. The deluxe version will include the original 12 tracks recorded with...

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Ex-THUNDERMOTHER Members Find New Life With THE GEMS: 'Nobody Wanted To Stay In That Toxic Environment'

By David E. Gehlke THUNDERMOTHER founding member and guitarist Filippa Nässil unilaterally fired lead vocalist Guernica Mancini in early 2023. It was a questionable move given the Swedish rockers' gradual uptick in popularity and perhaps most consequential of all, Mancini's capabilities as a frontwo...

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ATREYU's BRANDON SALLER On Stepping Into Frontman Role: 'It Was Definitely Nerve-Racking At The Beginning'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, ATREYU's former drummer Brandon Saller, who is now focusing completely on singing after previously sharing lead vocals with Alex Varkatzas for most of the band's two-and-a-half-decade existence, reflected on the lineup change more than three y...